A DUI breathalyzer or chemical test is considered a protected search under the 4thAmendment of the U.S. Constitution. This means that police need a warrant with probable cause to conduct a DUI breath, blood or urine test, even under Arizona’s Implied Consent law. There are a few exceptions to the…
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How to Avoid, Challenge and Actually Overcome Your DUI Mistake
5 Things you need to know about Arizona DUI laws and defenseNo one who drinks expects to get a DUI or be the victim of an alcohol related disaster. It is important to remember that others on the road may be driving dangerously due to drug or alcohol impairment. Often people who have been drinking, lose track of how much they…
Ignition Interlock Device No Longer Required Drug DUI Penalty in Arizona
A Comprehensive Overview of Arizona’s Ignition Interlock Program & Legislative ChangesArizona drivers currently found guilty of DUI charges are required to install and use an ignition interlock device (IID). It doesn’t matter that their DUI did not involve alcohol. It doesn’t’ matter that they never used alcohol a day in their lives. Requiring a person convicted of a drug DUI…
East Valley “Safe and Sober” Campaign Nets 1,513 DUI Arrests
Stakes are high for DUI, and Underage Drinking; Consequences extend beyond criminal charges. Starting August 15, 2013 nine agencies joined to form a “Safe and sober” campaign task force. The Campaign began at the beginning of the ASU fall semester, and lasted three weeks to end on September 1, 2013,…